Andy LaRoche agrees with Indians

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with versatile free-agent infielder Andy LaRoche and invited him to spring training.

He'll have a chance to win the club's utility infield job.

Primarily a right-handed hitting third baseman, LaRoche was on the Oakland Athletics' Opening Day roster. He batted .247 in 40 games and played four infield positions. The 28-year-old was sent to Triple-A Sacramento in June and spent the remainder of the season there.